Apple & Blackberry Crumble

Method

1. 1

   Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.

2. 2

   Tip the flour and sugar into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add the butter, then rub into the flour using your fingertips to make a light breadcrumb texture.

4. 4

   Do not overwork it or the crumble will become heavy.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the mixture evenly over a baking sheet and bake for 15 mins or until lightly coloured.

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6. 6

   Meanwhile, for the compote, peel, core and cut the apples into 2cm dice.

7. 7

   Put the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan and melt together over a medium heat.

8. 8

   Cook for 3 mins until the mixture turns to a light caramel.

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9. 9

   Stir in the apples and cook for 3 mins.

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    Add the blackberries and cinnamon, and cook for 3 mins more.

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    Cover, remove from the heat, then leave for 2-3 mins to continue cooking in the warmth of the pan.

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    To serve, spoon the warm fruit into an ovenproof gratin dish, top with the crumble mix, then reheat in the oven for 5-10 mins.

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    Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Source: original recipe